Tender

712765451 - Hi-Viz Horse Riding Accessories

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Oct 2024 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers to produce and supply high visibility clothing accessories for horse riders and their horses, as part of the "Be Seen Be Safer" safety campaign. The procurement, classified under "Protective gear," spans across locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, and the open procurement method used is an Open Procedure (below threshold). Important deadlines include the tender period closing on 18th November 2024, and contract implementation from 2nd December 2024 to 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in manufacturing and supplying high-visibility safety gear, particularly those geared towards equestrian and aviation safety sectors. The contract, valued at £100,000, encourages businesses with capabilities to produce various sizes of horse-worn quarter-sheets, fly-masks, and rider-worn tabards and hatbands. Participating businesses will also have the chance to enhance their market reputation by associating with the Ministry of Defence and aligning their products with safety campaigns approved by RAF Safety Centre and the British Horse Society.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

712765451 - Hi-Viz Horse Riding Accessories

Notice Description

The requirement is to produce and supply high visibility clothing accessories for riders and their horses across dedicated low-flying and other areas used by Defence helicopters and aircraft. This is to meet the Be Seen Be Safer safety campaign which has run since 2014, in line with RAF Shawbury, RAF Valley, the RAF Safety Centre's campaigning and British Horse Society guidelines. From 2024, the Be Seen Be Safer campaign will be joined by Joint Aviation Command (JAC). The accessories provided by the Campaign are to include varies sizes of horse-worn quarter-sheets and fly-masks; and rider-worn tabards and hatbands. Logos from each of the contributing units ordering the accessories will be provided and are to be included on all items.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b50233b-e64a-4577-9f11-7fab8d60295e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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